The following day, at dawn, inside the training grounds of Skywater Academy.
Principal Mizuki personally arrived, followed by the Skywater Team—the trump card Skywater Academy had carefully cultivated in preparation for dazzling everyone in the next Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Jiang Zhen had already arrived with Dugu Yan, Lan Xi, and Ye Lingling, waiting in the training grounds.
Mizuki led seven girls of differing appearances, each radiating remarkable Soul Power fluctuations, forward.
They had clearly received the dean's instructions beforehand and knew what a terrifying existence this seemingly young man was. Their eyes held curiosity, awe, and a trace of barely perceptible nervousness.
"Your Excellency,"
Mizuki respectfully saluted Jiang Zhen, then turned to the girls. "Children, this is the one I mentioned to you before—the Spirit Hall's Honorary Worshipper, Taiyi Douluo, His Excellency Jiang Zhen. For the foreseeable future, His Excellency will personally guide your cultivation. This is a great opportunity for you, so cherish it and listen carefully to his teachings!"
The seven girls' expressions turned solemn. They stepped forward in unison and bowed neatly, their crisp voices echoing through the training grounds:
"Greetings, Your Excellency!"
Jiang Zhen calmly swept his gaze across their youthful faces and gave a slight nod.
"No need for such formalities."
His voice was gentle, yet carried a persuasive power. "Before we begin, introduce yourselves first. Let me get to know you."
The girls exchanged glances. The blue-haired girl standing at the front, with the steadiest and calmest bearing, spoke first in a clear, melodious voice: "My name is Shui Bing'er. Level Forty Control System quasi-Battle Spirit Ancestor. Martial Soul: Ice Phoenix."
A tall black-haired girl beside her, her gaze sharp, continued, "Xue Wu. Level Thirty-Nine Support System Spirit Ancestor. Martial Soul: Dancing Snow Silk."
Next came a girl with a